Activity Specialist

As part of our Youth Services Department’s vision: all Youth Services Staff will assist in promoting growth, leadership and positive self-image in all young people at all of our Grand Street Settlement sites. Our Activity Specialists will assist in the day-to-day functioning of the program, to ensure that youth are learning and building skills.

• High School Diploma required; College Degree Preferred
• Youth development experience required
• Must have experience working with and devising curricula around specialization
• Ideal candidate has previous experience with classroom instruction and/or facilitating lessons in specialized fields
• Candidates must be very responsible; organized & demonstrate positive communication skills.
• Ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic.
• Candidate must successfully complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Check; Physical w/ updated TB Test ( Fees may apply)
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all students while remaining professional at all times and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including timeliness, attendance and professionalism.
• If offered the position, must submit $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all staff and participants while remaining professional at all times
• Must demonstrate timeliness, attendance and most importantly, professionalism.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or written instructions.
• Ability to relate to officials, staff and public in a courteous manner.

• Create after-school programming to support cultural exposure for participants
• Create lessons and curriculum around specialty.
• Develop and support conflict resolution and restorative justice practices in progam.
• Implement and facilitate projects and recreational activities for school year or summer camp.
• Take initiative to assist program participants and group leaders as seen fit.
• Must complete 15 hours of trainings as per school- age child care requirements within the first three months of hire and attend two mandatory agency-wide Professional Development trainings
• Responsible for supervising all participants particularly during special activities
• Responsible for maintaining classroom space in an organized and clean fashion
• Responsible for maintaining daily log of all incidents/ injuries
• Chaperone youth group during trips and other field activities
• Assist with all aspects of programming (i.e. following organizations mission; supervising all youth, working collectively and communicating with all staff)
• Administrative duties includes: paperwork, office organization and follow up calls to parents
• Attend all required department/ agency meetings and/ or trainings
• Help enforce all rules and regulations and codes of conduct
• Other duties as assigned.